Beyond The Status Quo Podcast | Entrepreneurship | Career | Finances | Motivation | Personal Development | Relationships

Everyone needs a break every once in a while. If you’re employed by an agency or traditional business, it’s pretty easy to request PTO and take your time. The life of a freelancer is a little bit different. We have clients that demand our attention and it’s not always easy to put down our phones or computers and get away. We often feel like if we step away from our business that it will fall apart in our absence. Taking a vacation or at least stepping away from work for a period of time is an essential part of ensuring that you remain your sharpest for your business. It doesn’t just come from working nonstop all the time. Understanding how your work fits into the grand scheme of your life is an essential part of working for yourself and is what allows you to balance your time and energy effectively. It may require some journaling, but it’s important to figure that out if you are working for yourself. Even though taking a vacation can be daunting for a freelancer, if you plan, communicate, and strategize appro